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Okay, I'll add to the discussion...Is Gay Marriage Good for the Economy?

The expansion of legal gay marriage across New England could deliver an economic windfall by attracting youthful workers to a region with an aging population. Sounds like legalizing gay marriage, at least in this region, would be a good way to stimulate the economy and that is what we all want, right? Economic stimulation.

I live in Maine, which just passed to Legalize Gay Marriage... I am also a Wedding Planner, so I may be biased here.. However, I can assure you that I have more weddings this year, than I did last year. Maine is a destination. Last year, I had 5 weddings.. This year, so far, I have 9..

out of the 9 I have, 4 of them are Gay/Lesbian Couples.

I have almost double the amount of business as I did last season. How can you NOT say this is not stimulating the economy??

I think thats a good observation, but I dont think it will help nor hinder the economy. It could really go both ways, but think about how many more ceremonies and weddings will be planned and then think about how many businesses might want to not participate either because they dont agree or dont want to get involved. I mean as much as I personally dont care, there are many people who arent just going to go along with it. Whether its right or wrong, business can refuse service to anyone. So I think if there is any economic growth, then it might be localized in certain areas and not really nationwide.